Resources for Help
This is not a complete list of resources. Additional resources can be obtained at PA Navigate or 211.org. If you require more information, please ask at the reference desk or contact us.
Emergency Services
If you are in need of immediate assistance CALL 911
APD Non-Emergency
(610) 437-7751
Lehigh County Warmline
(610) 820-8451
When you need someone to listen to you.
Crisis Intervention
(610) 782-3127
Drug and Alcohol Services
(610) 782-3555
Suicide Lifeline
988
Gambling Addiction
1 (800) 426-2537
Aging and Adult Services
(610) 782-3034
Warming Station
Allentown YMCA
425 15th St.
Allentown, PA 18102
7:00pm-7:00am
Opens Nov. 1st
Emergency Food Bank
Allentown Ecumenical Food Bank
417 N. 14th St.
Allentown, PA 18102
Monday-Friday
9:30am-11:45am
Housing and Shelter
Allentown Housing Authority
1339 W. Allen St.
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 439-8678
Provides affordable housing to lower income households
Sixth Street Shelter
219 North Sixth St.
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 435-1490
Emergency housing for families. Staff works with families to find permanent housing
Allentown Rescue Mission
355 Hamilton St.
Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 740-5500
Men’s shelter that provides food, clothing and medical assistance
Ripple Community, Inc.
1335 Linden Street
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 240-1231
Offers assistance at its Community Building Center serving adults experiencing homelessness or isolation.
Turning Point Lehigh Valley
444 E. Susquehanna St.
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 437-3369
Offers assistance to victims of domestic violence including emergency shelter, counseling, and court advocacy
Valley Youth House Shelter
539 8th Ave.
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 691-1200
Temporary emergency shelter for youth which also provides counseling and education programs
Meals
Lehigh Conference of Churches: Soup Kitchen
457 W. Allen Street
Allentown, PA 18102
12:00pm- 1:00pm
Tuesdays-Thursdays
Ecumenical Kitchen
417 N 14th St.,
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 435-1541
12:30pm-1:30pm
Friday-Monday
Health
Lehigh Valley Physician’s Practice
1627 W. Chew St.
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 969-4370
Offers a variety of health care services to adults 21 and older
Children’s Clinic Lehigh Valley Hospital
1627 W. Chew St.
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 969-4300
Offers a variety of healthcare services to children under 18. Help is available if you need transportation or are in need of an interpreter
Center for Women’s Medicine
1627 W. Chew St.
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 402-1600
Provides comprehensive health care for women, including adolescents girls
Vida Nueva Clinic
218 N. 2nd St.
Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 841-8400
Provides a variety of health services and programs regardless of a person’s ability to pay
Dental Clinic at Lehigh Valley Hospital
1627 W. Chew St.
Allentown, Pa 18102
(610) 969-3955
Provides Dental care and education to families. It also provides free specialized care through a special needs children’s program and cleft palate program.
Mesothelioma Cancer Network – Website that provides information about mesothelioma.
Employment and Education
Careerlink
Primary Location
555 Union Blvd.
Allentown, PA 18109
(610) 437-5627
Job skill training and placement
Allentown Training Center
718 Hamilton St.
Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 799-18101
St. Luke’s Sacred Heart
325 N. 5th St.
Allentown, PA 18102
610-440-4430
The Literacy Center
1132 Hamilton St. Suite #300
Allentown PA 18102
Offers GED, ESL, and other Programs
Financial Assistance
Lehigh County Assistance Office
555 Union Blvd.
Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 821-6509
Welfare Benefits: 1 (800) 692-7462
PPL OnTrack Program
1 (800) 342-5775
UGI Utilities
1 (800) 844-9276
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
1 (866) 857-7095
Legal Aid and Immigration Services
North Penn Legal Services
559 Main St, Suite 100
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 317-8757
Provides free legal advice on civil cases for eligible residents
Catholic Charities Immigration Services
900 S. Woodward Street
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 435-1541
provide efficient and low-cost immigration services.
Agencies and Organizations
Department of Human Services
17 S. 7th St.
Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 782-3200
Center for Independent Living
713 N. 13th St.
Allentown, PA
(610) 770-9781
Community Action Committee
1337 E. 5th St.
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 691-5620
Casa Guadalupe Center
218 N. 2nd St.
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 435-9902
Valley Youth House
539 9th Ave.
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 820-0166
Lehigh County Conferences of Churches
457 W. Allen St.
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 433-6421
Project Silk
1101 Hamilton St., Suite 102
Allentown, PA 18101
Inclusive, youth-led, adult-supported drop-in program ages 14-29 for members of LGBTQ+ community and allies.